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Tom Felton on Reprising Draco Malfoy on Broadway and Rupert Grint's Return as Ron Weasley

other · 2026-09-13

Tom Felton has reprised his role as Draco Malfoy in the Broadway show "Harry Potter and the Cursed Child," marking his return to acting after a 15-year hiatus. After nearly ten months in the production, he continues to enjoy enthusiastic audience reactions. Felton, the first original cast member to return, expressed excitement about Rupert Grint's upcoming return as Ron Weasley in February. He admires both Grint and former co-stars Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson, considering them family. Recently, Felton met Lox Pratt, who will portray Draco in an HBO series, praising Pratt's charm and potential for the role.

Key facts

  • Tom Felton has played Draco Malfoy in Harry Potter and the Cursed Child on Broadway for 10 months.
  • Rupert Grint will return as Ron Weasley on Broadway in February.
  • Felton was the first original Harry Potter cast member to reprise his role in the theatre show.
  • Felton called Grint immediately when he heard the news and is excited for him.
  • Felton describes Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson, and Rupert Grint as "best mates" and "family".
  • Lox Pratt will play Draco Malfoy in HBO's television adaptation of the Harry Potter books.
  • Felton met Pratt and called him a "charming young man and fabulous actor".
  • Felton is open to playing Draco again, saying, "It's hard to say with any certainty what's to come."

Entities

Artists

  • Tom Felton
  • Rupert Grint
  • Daniel Radcliffe
  • Emma Watson
  • Lox Pratt

Institutions

  • Harry Potter and the Cursed Child
  • BBC News
  • NBC Studios
  • HBO

Locations

  • Broadway
  • New York
  • Times Square
  • United States

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